Section 16
Occupational diseases
of Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the period of seventy-two months may, at the discretion of the Organization, be extended upon production of medical and other relevant supporting evidence.
(3)
Where a self-employed insured person is directly involved in any occupation or industry specified in the Fifth Schedule to the
Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 he shall, if requested by the
Organization, submit himself for examination by a duly appointed medical officer, as prescribed.
(4)
No benefit shall be payable to a self-employed insured person in respect of any disease or injury specified in the Fifth Schedule to the
Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 unless the disease or injury is directly attributable to his self-employment activity.